Canada 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2017
Bison; 1¼ oz Silver Bullion Coinage
Information
Country
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2017
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
38.88
Diameter (mm)
38
Thickness (mm)
4.1
Description
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2017. Struck in Silver (.9999). Measures 38 mm and weighs 38.88 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. (Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- The 2017 Canadian Silver Bison Coin is the image of the wood bison, which is more numerous throughout Canada than the American plains bison. The bison is captured on the open plains of Canada in left-profile relief, with its massive figure dominating the coin’s design field. You’ll notice grasslands under its feet and clouds rolling across the sky above.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 30K | Frosted relief with radial line |
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